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Definition distribution in British English

distribution noun

noun
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of giving something such as food, clothes, or money to a group of people, especially so that each person gets an equal share

Example

Oxfam organized the distribution of food and clothing in the disaster area.

Synonyms and related words
supply provision distribution
2

the way in which an available supply of something such as money is shared among people or spread over an area

Example

Brazil has a very unequal distribution of wealth.

Synonyms and related words
supply provision distribution
3

the process of supplying goods from one central place to shops

Example

plans for the marketing and distribution of the new software

Synonyms and related words
aftermarket buyer’s market call
4

the process of spreading something over an area or the way in which it is spread

Example

Bees are largely responsible for the distribution of pollen.

Synonyms and related words
spread out disperse fan out
Definition distribution in British English